List of Steptoe and Son episodes

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This is an episode list of the British sitcom Steptoe and Son . All episodes were originally shown on what is now known as BBC One, although the station was simply called BBC Television until April 1964 when BBC2 began broadcasting (between the third and fourth series). Dates shown are the original broadcast dates. Series 1–4 were produced in black and white, and series 5–8 in colour. However, the series 5 episodes, and all but two of series 6, only survive in black and white.

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Series 1–6 were produced and directed by Duncan Wood, series 7 by John Howard Davies (apart from "Divided We Stand" which was directed by David Croft as Davies was ill), the 1973 Christmas Special by Graeme Muir, and series 8 and 1974 Christmas Special by Douglas Argent (with "The Seven Steptoerai" being co-directed by Mike Crisp). All episodes were written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. As of 2023 the entire run (including the pilot episode that was shown as part of the "Comedy Playhouse" series) has been broadcast and repeated on the "That's TV" channel - although the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) frequently mislabels episodes. [1]

Series overview

SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
1 67 June 1962 (1962-06-07)12 July 1962 (1962-07-12)
2 73 January 1963 (1963-01-03)14 February 1963 (1963-02-14)
3 77 January 1964 (1964-01-07)18 February 1964 (1964-02-18)
4 74 October 1965 (1965-10-04)15 November 1965 (1965-11-15)
5 76 March 1970 (1970-03-06)17 April 1970 (1970-04-17)
6 82 November 1970 (1970-11-02)21 December 1970 (1970-12-21)
7 721 February 1972 (1972-02-21)3 April 1972 (1972-04-03)
S 124 December 1973 (1973-12-24)
8 64 September 1974 (1974-09-04)10 October 1974 (1974-10-10)
S 126 December 1974 (1974-12-26)

Episodes

Series 1 (1962)

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11"The Offer" Duncan Wood Alan Simpson, Ray Galton 5 January 1962 (1962-01-05) [a]
Repeat: 7 June 1962
Harold's been offered a job elsewhere, so when he discovers Albert has been drinking out of the cocktail cabinet, he begins to pack up his belongings and leave his dad for good. However when Albert refuses to allow Harold to use the horse to move the cart full of his belongings, Harold breaks down and the two go inside for a cup of tea.
22"The Bird"Duncan WoodAlan Simpson, Ray Galton14 June 1962 (1962-06-14)
Harold is going out every night, so Albert suspects that he must be seeing a girl. Determined to put a stop to the romance, he gets Harold to invite the girl back to the house for dinner. Meanwhile, Albert puts the clocks forward so when she fails to show up at the right time, Harold thinks she has stood him up.
33"The Piano"Duncan WoodAlan Simpson, Ray Galton21 June 1962 (1962-06-21)

Harold is offered a piano for free, providing he moves it himself. He gets Albert to help, only to find out that it is on the top floor of a block of flats.

The twelfth of sixteen stories adapted into an episode of the U.S remake Sanford and Son renamed "The Piano Movers".
44"The Economist"Duncan WoodAlan Simpson, Ray Galton28 June 1962 (1962-06-28)
Harold tries to teach Albert about the economics of running a business. Using his new-found knowledge of bulk buying, he then ends up buying 4,000 pairs of false teeth for £40, hoping to make a killing. Harold puts an advert in The Times , but when they don't sell, he takes their last £10 and tries again, this time bringing home 400 World War II gas masks. Featuring Frank Thornton.
55"The Diploma"Duncan WoodAlan Simpson, Ray Galton5 July 1962 (1962-07-05)
Harold decides to get out of the rag and bone trade, and get a diploma in TV repair, only for Albert to prove that he knows more about it than Harold does.
66"The Holiday"Duncan WoodAlan Simpson, Ray Galton12 July 1962 (1962-07-12)
For the first time ever, Harold plans to go on holiday abroad by himself instead of going to Bognor Regis with his dad. Albert fakes a heart attack to stop him from going, and the doctor advises Harold to take him to Bognor. Featuring Colin Gordon.

Series 2 (1963)

References

  1. Digitalbox. "Steptoe and Son - That's TV". TV Guide. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  2. 1 2 "BBC Programme Index". genome.ch.bbc.co.uk. 25 December 1962.
  3. 1 2 "BBC Programme Index". genome.ch.bbc.co.uk. 25 December 1967.
  4. "Steptoe and Son - Royal Variety Performance 1963". www.albertandharold.co.uk.
  5. "Performances :: 1963, London Prince of Wales | Royal Variety Charity". www.royalvarietycharity.org.
  6. 1 2 3 Steptoe & Son at Buckingham Palace (label). Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett. Pye Records. 1963. 7N.15588.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. "Steptoe and Son on the Ken Dodd Show 1996". www.albertandharold.co.uk.
  8. "BBC Programme Index". genome.ch.bbc.co.uk. 24 July 1966.
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